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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 490
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 192 Crore landmark milestone
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 192 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406412
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2nd Dose
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10033455
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Precaution Dose
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5090980
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18418089
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2nd Dose
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17572168
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Precaution Dose
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8336313
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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32652525
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2nd Dose
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13680964
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59147009
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2nd Dose
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44655538
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556802327
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2nd Dose
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486710426
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Precaution Dose
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539798
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203186268
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2nd Dose
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190093743
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Precaution Dose
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1137107
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127045372
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2nd Dose
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118516084
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Precaution Dose
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17080077
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1007658002
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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881262378
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Precaution Dose
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32184275
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Total
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1921104655
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 20th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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48
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2nd Dose
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729
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Precaution Dose
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12401
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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60
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2nd Dose
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1296
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Precaution Dose
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31618
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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163516
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2nd Dose
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295780
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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34349
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2nd Dose
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109756
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34593
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2nd Dose
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317591
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Precaution Dose
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22485
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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6375
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2nd Dose
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74973
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Precaution Dose
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22983
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5284
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2nd Dose
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50602
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Precaution Dose
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157405
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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244225
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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850727
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Precaution Dose
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246892
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Total
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1341844
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA writes to States to ensure Smooth Harvesting and Sowing Operations, while maintaining Social Distancing, during 21-day Lockdown to fight COVID-19
The Union Ministry for Home Affairs  had sent an advisory to all States regarding granting of exception to Agricultural operations from lockdown restrictions to fight COVID-19, keeping in mind the harvesting and sowing season. .
With this advisory, exceptions have been allowed for farming operations by farmers and farm workers, procurement of agricultural productions, operation of Mandis, movement of harvesting and sowing related machinery etc.
In order to re-emphasize the exceptions, Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla has written to all State Chief Secretaries to ensure that exceptions w.r.t. farming operations, allowed under 21-day lockdown, be communicated to all field agencies. Smooth harvesting and sowing operations, while maintaining Social Distancing, need to be ensured, the advisory states.
Click here to see Communication to States
Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles Loss of Lives due to Derailment of Seemanchal Express
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. He said “My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Railways, NDRF, and local authorities are providing all possible assistance in the wake of the accident.”
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
India Post to use RoPax Ferry Services on Gogha- Hazira route for speedy postal services between Saurashtra and South Gujarat& Mumbai
After successful trial for a month through RoPax Ferry services on the Gogha Hazira route in the state of Gujarat, the most popular postal system in the world, ‘India Post’ to continue its postal and package delivery services for speedy and economical dispatch on daily basis.
On Friday, 20.01.2023 at 0815 hours Minister of State for Communications Shri. Devusinh Chauhan will flag off the daily mail and parcel delivery transportation services of India Post on ‘M.V. Voyage Express- RoPax Ferry’ from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Hazira terminal. The service will not only bring down the delivery transportation time of about 10-12 hours to 3-4 hours but will also enable swift movements of industrial packages between Saurashtra and South Gujarat & Mumbai regions.
The service is estimated to carry daily postal cargo of about 3 to 4 tons during upcoming months.
The RoPax service between Hazira and Gogha inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi in November 2020 is receiving overwhelming public response and has transported more than 3.7 lakh passengers and 1.1 lakh vehicles  till December 2022 since inauguration.
Expressing his pleasure, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal stated that, “This innovative collaboration of postal and package delivery services through waterways is another step towards attaining the vision of Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi of harnessing waterways and integrating them with the economic development of India along with decreasing the transportation costs and aiding the ease of doing business”.
Earlier this month, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has also directed the Major Ports of India to waive off vessel related charges and provide highest priority berthing for RoPax Ferry services under Sagarmala Programme to promote the newly emerging urban waterways passenger transportation eco system and enable green transportation in the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy at AMA, Ahmedabad tomorrow
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy at AMA, Ahmedabad tomorrow, 27th June, 2021 at 11.30 AM.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Tomorrow, 27th June will inaugurate a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy at AMA, Ahmedabad. This is yet another instance showcasing the close bond between India and Japan."
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
NAFED to begin procurement of Kharif Onion in Gujarat
Intervention to give immediate relief to the farmers
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd, , on the direction of Government of India, will initiate procurement of kharif onion to address the issue of falling prices of onion in Gujarat. This move of Govt of India will provide stability to the onion market in the State.
Taking stock of the situation due to depressed prices of Onion in late Kharif season in the State, Department of Consumer Affairs has directed NAFED to start procurement of Onion from three major markets in Gujarat. NAFED will start procurement of onion from 09.03.23 in Bhavnagar , Gondal and Porbandar.
This intervention has been planned by Govt of India in order to give immediate relief to the farmers from crashing prices of onions in the State. Farmers are requested to bring their good quality and dried stock to the procurement centres to avail of better rate at these centres. Payments to the farmers will be done online.
More centres will be opened from time to time as required.
Cabinet
Cabinet Approves revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for RABI Season, 2022-23  and fixing of Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for KHARIF Season, 2023  on Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers
Move to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable and reasonable prices
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for various nutrients i.e. Nitrogen , Phosphorus ,Potash  and Sulphur  for Rabi Season 2022-23  and approved NBS rates for Kharif Season, 2023  for Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers.
The Subsidy on P&K fertilizers is governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2010. Government has approved revision in the NBS rates for Rabi 2022-2023 effective from 01.01.23 to 31.03.2023 and approved the NBS rates for Kharif, 2023  to make available 25 grades of Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices.
Government will be providing a subsidy of Rs. 38,000 crores for the Kharif 2023 to fulfil its commitment of providing quality and subsidized P&K fertilizers to farmers.
The Cabinet decision will have the two-fold benefit of ensuring availability of DAP and other P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable and reasonable prices during Kharif season and will also ensure rationalization of subsidy on P&K fertilizers .
Ministry of Finance
PMJDY accounts surge to 43.85 crore with deposit balance of Rs. 1,48,069 crore
As informed by banks, as on 25.03.2020 , the total number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana  accounts were 38.33 crore with a deposit balance of Rs.1,18,434 crore, whereas as on 10.11.2021 , the total number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan accounts are 43.85 crore with a deposit balance of Rs. 1,48,069 crore. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
In reply to a question, the Minister said the Government is not planning to come up with any scheme to provide monetary benefits in terms of interest on their money for the beneficiaries of PMJDY as all saving bank accounts including PMJDY accounts earn interest on deposits as per the Board approved policy of Banks.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
First consignment of GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana from West Bengal exported to Bahrain
In an effort to promote indigenous & Geographical Identification  tagged products, first consignment of GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana sourced from Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The consignment of unique sweet dish Mihidana was exported to Bahrain by APEDA registered M/S DM Enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Aljazira Group, Bahrain. The sweet dish from West Bengal is being displayed  to consumers at Aljazira super stores in Bahrain. More consignments of the unique sweet dish would be exported to Bahrain during forthcoming Diwali festival.
Recently, to commemorate the historical legacy of a century old sweet delicacy & GI certified - Jaynagarer Moa, prepared from popped-rice ball & fresh date-palm jaggery, in Jaynagar, West Bengal, India Post in collaboration with APEDA released a specially designed envelope.
In January, 2021, a consignment of Jaynagar Moa was exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain, by APEDA registered M/s D M Enterprises, Kolkata. APEDA has been focusing on increasing lesser known, indigenous and GI tagged food products from the country.
In August, 2021, India Post released a special cover on West Bengal''s sweetmeats Mihidana and Sitabhog. West Bengal’s Bardhaman got the GI tag for the century-old sweetmeats in 2017.
A GI tag is a sign denoting a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. GI, a form of intellectual property right , is distinct from other forms of IPR, as it ascribes the exclusivity to the community in a defined geography, rather than to an individual, as is in the case of trademarks and patents.
A GI tag can be issued for agricultural, natural or manufactured goods that have a unique quality, reputation or other characteristics attributable to its geographical origin. Darjeeling tea, Basmati rice, Kanchipuram Silk, Mysore Silk, Hyderabadi haleem, Nagaland chilli products, etc, sold with the GI tag have premium pricing.
APEDA undertakes market promotion activities for export of food products, market intelligence for making informed decisions, international exposure, skill development, capacity building and high-quality packaging.
APEDA has been carrying out promotional activities to bring unique and GI certified products to the agricultural and processed food products export map of India. APEDA provides assistance to set up pack houses across States which would fulfill the mandatory requirement or infrastructure for export of fresh fruits and vegetables to the international market.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Infrastructure at Ports
Ministry has issued directions for Preparation of Comprehensive Master Plan for ports with planning horizon of 2047 on 25/4/2022. Indian Ports Association, an apex body of Major Ports, has been directed to integrate all Port's Master Plan with respect to vision 2047 and prepare a comprehensive Plan & report for Major Ports.
Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of India's coastline and waterways. The vision of this flagship program of Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is to reduce logistics cost and catalyse port-led industrial and infrastructure development along the coastline.
As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around 5.5 lakh crore have been identified for implementation during 2015-2035. Further, under holistic development of coastal districts, a total of 567 projects with an estimated cost of around Rs. 58,000 crore have been identified. The concept of "port-led development" and the projects identified there under, are focused on – Port Modernization, Port Connectivity, Port-led Industrialization, Coastal Community Development, and Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transport.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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Ministry of Defence
SIGNING OF MoU BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND M/S L&T
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed today, 20 Apr 22, between Indian Navy  and M/s Larsen and Toubro  by Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel  on behalf of Indian Navy and Shri Jayant Damodar Patil, Whole – Time Director  and Member of the Board, L&T.
The MoU aims to engage M/s L&T as a Knowledge Partner for nurturing technologies in various domains, for induction into the Indian Navy. Further, the MoU aims to bring together IN and L&T to collaborate on innovative and pioneering projects related to contemporary and emerging technologies of mutual interest.
The MoU encompasses all the aspects related to Electrical, Weapon, Engineering, Machinery and Control, and Hull of a Naval Warship.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah approves further release of Rs. 180.40 crore to State Government of Himachal Pradesh under the State Disaster Response Fund 
The Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has already releases of Rs. 10,031.20 crore as Central share of SDRF to 27 States during year 2023-24
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, approved the advance release of 2nd installment of Central Share of State Disaster Response Fund  amounting to Rs. 180.40 crore, for the year 2023-24, as an interim relief to Himachal Pradesh. In order to support the affected people of this State, the Central Government has already released 1st installment of Central share of Rs. 180.40 crore to Himachal Pradesh from SDRF on 10th July 2023, for relief measures of immediate nature. The release of funds will help State Government to undertake relief measures to the affected people during the current Monsoon season.
In order to deal with the situation caused due to recent flash flood/ flood, cloudburst and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the Government of India has provided all necessary logistics and financial assistance to the State Government of Himachal Pradesh to meet the situation efficiently.11 Teams of NDRF along with rescue boats and other necessary equipments have been deployed for rescue operation.01 Column of 1 PARA SF & 205 Army Aviation Squadron has been deployed at Paonta Sahib for civil evacuation. Two MI-17V5 helicopter have been deployed for evacuation mission.
The Central Government has also constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Teams , to make on-the-spot assessment of the situation and relief works being carried out by the State Government of Himachal Pradesh. The IMCT would commence their field visits on 17th July, 2023.
The Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has already released of Rs. 10,031.20 crore as Central share of SDRF to 27 States during year 2023-24.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
MoS C&F Shri Mandaviya holds review meeting with directors of NIPERs
NIPERs can be self-sustainable by generating their own resources through research and testing activities : Mandaviya
He suggests all NIPERs should try establishing National level testing labs for pharma products
Mandaviya asks NIPERs to focus not only on product development but also commercialisation
A meeting of the Directors of National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research  –Mohali, Raebareill, Hajipur and Guwahati through video conferencing was held under the chairmanship of Shri Mansukh Mandaviya ,Mos Chemicals and Fertilizers here today to review their performance in research & innovation activities especially with regard to the ways in which NIPERs have and can contribute in country’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mandaviya stressed that the NIPERs can be self-sustainable by generating their own resources through research and testing activities.
He also emphasised that NIPERs should focus not only on the product development, but also the scope of their commercialisation should also be explored.
The Minister suggested also that all NIPERs should try to establish the National level testing labs for the pharma products as a source of revenue generations. Government and Private Sector Pharmaceutical Companies and Agencies can approach NIPERs for use of the Testing Lab on commercial basis.
Shri Mandaviya made his observations on issues raised by various NIPERs.
NIPERs, first presentation was done by Director, NIPER Mohali. He highlighted the various achievements in the field of R&D and pharma education by the Institute. He also made presentation for NIPER Raibareli where he holds the charge of Director. Director, NIPER Guwahati and Director, NIPER Hajipur also made presentation for their Institutes.
President's Secretariat
President nominates four members to Rajya Sabha
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 80 of the Constitution of India, and on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of India is pleased to make the following four nominations to the Rajya Sabha:
Shri Ram Shakal: He is an eminent people’s leader and public representative from Uttar Pradesh, who has devoted his life for the welfare and well-being of the Dalit community. A farmer leader, he is widely respected for championing the cause of farmers, labourers and migrants. He has also been a three-time Member of Parliament, representing Robertsganj constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Rakesh Sinha: A respected and widely read author, Shri Rakesh Sinha is the Founder and Honorary Director of the Delhi-based think-tank “India Policy Foundation.” A Professor of Motilal Nehu College of Delhi University, he is also currently a member of the Indian Council of Social Science Research. He is a regular columnist in a range of newspapers.
Shri Raghunath Mohapatra: He is an internationally renowned authority on stone carving. Practicing since 1959, he has trained over 2000 students. He has contributed to the preservation of traditional sculpture and ancient monuments, and has worked on the beautification of the Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri. His famous works include a 6 feet high statue of the Sun God carved in grey sandstone, in the Central Hall of Parliament; and the Wooden Buddha, Buddha Temple, Paris.
Smt Sonal Mansingh: She is among India’s foremost exponents of Indian Classical Dance. She has been performing Bharatnatyam and Odissi for over six decades. She is also a well-known choreographer, teacher, orator and social activist. She founded the Centre for Indian Classical Dances, in Delhi in 1977.
Background
Article 80 read with Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides that the President can nominate to Rajya Sabha, 12 persons having special knowledge, or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service. There were, currently, eight nominated members in the Rajya Sabha, and hence, four vacancies.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister recalls the day of inauguration of Smriti Van
Urges people to visit Smriti Van in Kutch
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has recalled the day of inauguration of Smriti Van, a heartfelt tribute to those lost in the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake.
Shri Modi also shared some glimpses from last year when he had inaugurated Smriti Van.
He has also urged all to visit Smriti Van in Kutch.
Responding to the X post of Modi Story, PM said in a X post;
“It has been a year since we inaugurated Smriti Van, a heartfelt tribute to those we lost in the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake. This is a memorial which personifies resilience and remembrance. Sharing some glimpses from last year and I also urge you all to visit Smriti Van in Kutch...”
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Vanijya Bhawan and launch NIRYAT portal on 23rd June
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry - ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ - on 23rd June 2022, at 10:30 AM. During the Programme, Prime Minister will also launch a new portal - NIRYAT  - which is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Constructed near India Gate, the Vanijya Bhawan is designed as a smart building which incorporates the principles of sustainable architecture with a special focus on energy saving. It will serve as an integrated and modern office complex that will be used by the two Departments under the Ministry i.e. Department of Commerce and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade .